Sumo
Kotoshoho Wins Nagoya Basho to Claim His 1st Emperor's Cup
In the first grand sumo tournament held at IG Arena, 15th-ranked maegashira Kotoshoho secured the Nagoya Basho title with a 13-2 record.
Features
JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK | Sorato Shimizu Sets 100-Meter Under-18 World Record
Teenage sprinter Sorato Shimizu ran the boys 100-meter final in 10.0 seconds at the Japan Inter-High School Championships in Hiroshima.
Baseball
ODDS and EVENS | Baseball Banter on a Hot Summer Day
Thoughts on the Little League World Series, Ichiro Suzuki's Hall of Fame baseball career and Shohei Ohtani's power surge for the Dodgers.
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Takehiro Tomiyasu Plays a Key Role in One-of-a-Kind Goal
Arsenal snapped a 12-match losing streak to Manchester City, with substitute Takehiro Tomiyasu making the pass that led to the assist...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Mao Shimada Captures JGP in Armenia, Clinches Place in the JGP Final
Aiming to repeat as JGP Final champ, Mao Shimada booked a spot in the prestigious event with a strong performance in...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoChiba Cruises Past TNT to Usher in the East Asia Super League Campaign
Balanced scoring helped carry the B.League's Jets past their Filipino opponent in the first East Asia Super League match between the...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoNine Teams Record Series Sweeps to Open the B.League Season
The Nagasaki Velca, a newcomer to the B.League first division, and the reigning champion Ryukyu Golden Kings are among the teams...
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Rugby
/ 2 years agoArgentina Eliminates Japan from Rugby World Cup
Jamie Joseph's Brave Blossoms contributed mightily to a pulsating Rugby World Cup game in Nantes, but they were beaten 39-27 by...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Gymnastics Star Daiki Hashimoto Defends World Title
Olympic champion Daiki Hashimoto won the men's all-around title for the second year in a row, rebounding from a slow start...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoGolden Kings Soar Past Ballooners in B.League Opener
Before a festive crowd at Saga Arena, Ryukyu jumped out to a 20-point lead in the third quarter of the B.League...
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Basketball
/ 2 years ago[ODDS and EVENS] Expect an Exciting, Drama-Filled B.League Season
Led by the reigning champion Ryukyu Golden Kings, the B.League season gets underway on October 5. Roster changes add intrigue to...
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Basketball
/ 2 years agoFrom B2 to B1: Saga Ballooners Rising to the Challenge for 2023-24
After capturing the B.League second-division title in the 2022-23 season, the Saga Ballooners seek to build off their past success.
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Baseball
/ 2 years agoHirokazu Ibata is Samurai Japan's New Manager
Former Dragons and Giants infielder Hirokazu Ibata will replace former Samurai Japan manager Hideki Kuriyama, who led the team to the...